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S O N I X
G A S
M E T E R
Sensus Metering Systems
Ultrasonic
Gas Meter
Sonix 880
S
onix is nothing short of
a transformation in gas
metering. Unlike mechanical
diaphragm meters, the Sonix digital design completely
eliminates moving parts, relying instead on the proven
technology of ultrasonics to measure gas flow. The digital
design provides a host of additional advantages. It creates a platform for extensive diagnostic capabilities
and highly accurate temperature correction. Its compact size drastically reduces installation and labor costs
and space requirements. A true expression of the principle that “less is more,” Sonix’s compact size and
simple, no-moving parts design offers unprecedented levels of accuracy, reliability, and performance
available in no other gas meter, all backed by a full 15-year warranty — the best in the industry.
Specifications
General
Meter Type: Single path ultrasonic
Meter Model: Sonix 880
Connections: 1-1/2", 1-1/2" BSP and 45LT
Connection Configuration: top in / top out, 6" center
Mounting: any orientation
MAOP: 20 psig
Temperature range: -30º to 130º F
Contamination: clean, dry natural gas insensitive to
liquid and particulate (glycol and pipe sealant)
Filter/flow conditioning: none
Rangeability
Capacity: 880 cfh at ∆P of 0.5" w.c.
22:1 (±1% from 40 - 880 cfh)
110:1 (±2% from 8 - 40 cfh)
Low flow cutoff: 0.42 cfh
Capacity: 1,625 cfh at ∆P of 2.0" w.c.
40:1 (±1% from 40 - 1,625 cfh)
203:1 (±2% from 8 - 40 cfh)
Low flow cutoff: 0.42 cfh
Physical
Display: 10 mm LCD
6-digit capacity registration
1-digit alarm registration user selectable units
(imperial/metric)
Case: 383 aluminum alloy
Dimensions: 10.25" x 9.5" x 6.8"
Weight: 12 lbs.
Power
Voltage range: 2.5 – 3.7 vDC
Battery: single “D" cell lithium thionyl chloride
Battery life: typically 13 years under normal
conditions
Battery: field replaceable
Communications
Pulse type: Form A
Pulse duration: 50ms
Pulse rate: user scaleable
1 cu ft/pulse
10 cu ft/pulse
100 cu ft/pulse
1000 cu ft/pulse
AMR type: any Form A pulse collector
Data logging: hourly for 60 days
Features
Warranty: 15 years meter
10 years battery
Diagnostics: anti-tamper alarms detect and log
reverse flow and air in the meter
Temperature Compensation: Internal thermistor
Pressure Compensation: Optional
Mechanical parts: none
Proof verification: compatible with sonic
nozzle provers
Regulatory Standards
Safety approvals: Certifications to CSA C22.2
No 213 Class 1 Division 2 (pending)
Certification to ATEX II 1 G EEx ia IIB T4
Zone 0, Type i
Metrology Approvals:
Measurement Canada Approval AG-0514
880 Ultrasonic Gas Meter
6.8"
10.25"
Weight: 12.5 lbs.
9.5"
2.0
1.5
Sonix 880 Proof Curve
Registration Error (%)
1.0
0.5
0.0
-0.5
-1.0
-1.5
Flow Rate (cfh)
-2.0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
2.00
1.80
Sonix 880 Capacity Curve
Pressure Drop ("w.c.)
1.60
1.40
1.20
1.00
0.80
0.60
0.40
0.20
Capacity (cfh)
0.00
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
This product incorporates technology licensed from British Gas plc.
© Sensus Metering Systems 2004
Made in USA
805 Liberty Boulevard
DuBois, PA 15801
800-375-8875
Fax: (814) 375-8460
www.sensus.com
(open “North America Gas”)
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